Crying Suns is a Strategy game from Alt Shift with a 85% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Alt Shift
- Release year
- 2019
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $7.49
- Review signal
- 85% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7+ (32/64 bits) Processor: Dual-core 2.5 GHz or equivalent Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Dedicated GPU, 1 GB VRAM/ AMD HD5750 or equivalent DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: Minimal resolution: 1280*720
- Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Core i3 2,5 GHz or equivalent Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Dedicated GPU, 2 GB VRAM / GTX 750ti or equivalent DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: Recommended resolution: 1920×1080 (Can go up to 5K@60FPS with high end gpu)
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: macOS 10.11 El Capitan Processor: Dual-core 2.5 GHz or equivalent Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Dedicated GPU, 512 Mo VRAM / AMD HD5750 or equivalent Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: Mac with Intel Graphics (HD or Iris) should run the game in OpenGL mode to avoid potential issues. Minimal resolution: 1280×720.
- Recommended
- OS: macOS 10.11 El Capitan Processor: Quad-core Core i5 3,2 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Dedicated GPU, 2 GB VRAM / Radeaon R9 M390 Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: Mac with Intel Graphics (HD or Iris) should run the game in OpenGL mode to avoid potential issues. Recommended resolution: 1920×1080 (Can go up to 5K@60FPS with high end gpu)
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Crying Suns is worth a closer look if you want nautical, strong atmosphere, replayable, and pixel art.
Best for players who want nautical, strong atmosphere, pixel art, and replayable.
nautical
SettingWater, boats, fishing, or sea travel are important to the feel.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
management
Play styleThe game asks you to run, improve, or balance a system over time.
tactical-combat
Play stylePositioning, planning, and combat choices carry weight.
Steam review snapshots
Why should I choose a ship that limits my primary resource income?The ship pathfinding tends to prefer moving along the y-axis before the x-axis.books ● A truly intriguing script, masterful character development and narrative design ● Cool combat mechanics: Real-Time with Pause + classic Rock-Paper-Scissors…books ● A truly intriguing script, masterful character development and narrative design ● Cool combat mechanics: Real-Time with Pause + classic Rock-Paper-Scissors…Why it fits
Check it if you want strategy filtered by weird, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.